News
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School garden fundraising ideas
Published on July 26, 2017
Tours and plant and produce sales can raise school garden operating funds while providing educational experiences for students. -
Public participation beyond public comment at open meetings
Published on July 26, 2017
How can the public engage in government decision-making outside of public comment at open meetings? -
How to get rid of credit card debt
Published on July 24, 2017
Follow these steps to ease your financial burden -
Get your tickets for the Gratiot County Breakfast on the Farm
Published on July 20, 2017
Tickets for the Aug. 19 event at De Saegher Dairy are available online and at area businesses -
Flint, Michigan, area urban agriculture update — July 19, 2017
Published on July 19, 2017
Updates about urban and semi-rural small scale diversified vegetable farm fields, hoophouses and market gardens in the Flint area. -
Who may speak during public comment at an open meeting?
Published on July 18, 2017
Does the Open Meetings Act allow public officials to prohibit a person from speaking during public comment? -
Cooking classes assist pantry users participating in CSA program
Published on July 13, 2017
MSU Extension is providing hand-on nutrition and cooking classes to support Kent County CSA to Pantry program. -
Gaylord Bioblitz event scheduled for July 22
Published on July 11, 2017
Answer the call! Bioblitz events help catalog local biodiversity. -
Following the proper rules for a public hearing?
Published on July 10, 2017
Is our township in proper compliance with the Open Meetings Act? -
Why do we have public comment at open meetings?
Published on July 10, 2017
The Open Meetings Act requires there be a public comment period at open meetings, but does it really matter?